For a blind person, braille is more than just a tool for reading books. It's essential for navigating space, and is used on everything from signage to elevator buttons to 3D tactile maps. Yet very few orientation and mobility ...
Apr 30, 2026
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NeeDoh is the latest squishy sensory toy to go viral. Social media is reporting how these blobs of gel are flying off the shelves, and are in short supply.
Apr 30, 2026
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Treating patients who have spent years—sometimes decades—avoiding dental care because of fear, disability, trauma or painful past experiences can be challenging. "They are afraid and don't want to be treated," said Adela ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Approximately 35 million adults in the United States suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), and that number is growing. Meanwhile, there's a critical shortage of nephrologists to manage these patients, according to Calvin ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Patterns of molecular activity in the blood may hold clues not only to how fit someone is, but also to the biological processes that support physical performance. Researchers at MIT, GE HealthCare, and the U.S. Military Academy ...
Apr 28, 2026
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EULAR—the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has updated its recommendations on physical activity in people with inflammatory arthritis or osteoarthritis. These align with current World Health Organization ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Imagine a therapy session in which the patient doesn't just talk about their fear, but actually experiences it—standing on stage in front of an audience, sitting on an airplane, or entering a crowded room. This happens not ...
Apr 27, 2026
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When bars are permitted to stay open for additional hours after midnight, alcohol-related ambulance call-outs and reported crimes can significantly increase, according to new research which is the first of its kind in the ...
Apr 27, 2026
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When military divers surface from an underwater mission, what they drink matters less than simply making rehydration a top priority before they continue with land-based operations. Researchers will present these findings ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Four recently published studies led by UCLA researchers highlight the role of climate change and displacement on homeless populations across the United States—and that recovery planning should focus on risks to those already ...
Apr 23, 2026
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